Dead Island 2 had been cooking in the oven for many years, with the much-anticipated sequel being handed off to multiple studios over the course of its development. Despite these setbacks, Dead Island 2 finally launched late last month to positive reviews across the board. After selling 1 million copies …
Read More »PlayStation is “Evolving the Shape” of its first-party portfolio
Coming off of the success of the PlayStation 4 Sony have been riding high with the PS5. That said, the console manufacturer appears to be evolving its strategy for this generation, claiming that it wants to cover every single gaming genre with its first-party portfolio of games. As part of …
Read More »Destiny 2 is getting PlayStation-themed armour
Fashion is a big part of Destiny, with the look of an armour piece being just as if not more important than its effects. Embracing this fact, Bungie has announced a number of PlayStation-themed armour pieces, coming to all platforms today. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Destiny account …
Read More »Persona 6 coming in late 2024 exclusively for PS5 according to insider
It's been almost 7 years since the release of Persona 5 and yet there has been no official word on a sequel. That said, plenty of rumours and leaks have popped up over the years. As we inch closer to the inevitable release of a Persona 6, details surrounding the …
Read More »Megan Fox and Travis Scott reportedly coming to Mortal Kombat 1
After months of leaks and rumours, Mortal Kombat 1 was officially announced. Alongside a reboot of the series, the upcoming fighting game will include a number of interesting real-life celebrities. Following the official announcement that Jean-Claude Van Damme will be playable in MK1, one insider has claimed that he will …
Read More »Deviation Games’ first project reportedly cancelled
Deviation Games is a new studio formed back in 2021 consisting primarily of ex-Call of Duty developers. Having announced a partnership with PlayStation, the studio seems to have struggled to get its first project out the door, with its co-founder leaving and a number of layoffs taking place. Now, according …
Read More »‘HIDEO KOJIMA – CONNECTING WORLDS’ documentary announced
Hideo Kojima is one of the biggest names in the video games industry, not only thanks to his impressive repertoire of work over the past 3 decades, but also due to his tumultuous time within the industry which saw the creative clash with Konami to rather disastrous effects. Now, a …
Read More »New Bungie survey reaffirms plans for live-action & animated adaptations
For years now we have heard talks of Destiny being adapted into different mediums including film and TV. Recently, this was further affirmed by the announcement that a former Warner Bros. executive has been hired in the role of ‘Senior Producer for Destiny Linear Media’. Now, thanks to a new …
Read More »Nintendo spent over a year just polishing Tears of the Kingdom
6 years on from Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally in the hands of fans. One of the biggest takeaways from the game so far is disbelief in how the console manufacturer was able to run this ambitious title on the woefully …
Read More »PC ports of PlayStation titles will launch 2-3 years after initial release
With the PS5 generation we have seen Sony take an interest in the PC gaming space, having ported a number of PlayStation exclusives to the platform in recent years. That said, unlike Microsoft, there has been an extended lag between when a game launches on PlayStation and its eventual PC release. Now, SIE CEO Jim Ryan has claimed that PC ports will release 2-3 years after their launch on PS5.
Read More »Upcoming Gran Turismo 7 update teased
One year on from its initial launch, Gran Turismo 7 continues to see consistent updates and support from the team at Polyphony Digital, with new cars, modes, tracks, optimisations and more. Just one month on from the last update, another GT7 content drop has now been teased for this week. …
Read More »Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2 PLUS announced for PlayStation and Switch
Tetris is one of the most iconic video games of all time, and while most players understand the mechanics of the title, each respective Tetris game has its own unique quirks and mechanics. Such is the case with Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2 PLUS, which is being ported …
Read More »SEGA announces Sonic Symphony world tour
Sonic the Hedgehog has had a tumultuous life. Following the past decade or so of mediocrity, the Blue Blur has had somewhat of a resurgence thanks to the likes of the Sonic films, the Netflix original Sonic Prime and of course, the success of the latest mainline video game entry: …
Read More »KitGuru Games: PlayStation Showcase Hopes and Fears
Following a long string of leaks and rumours Sony finally made its much-anticipated PlayStation Showcase official. Set to go live this Wednesday the 24th of May, the console manufacturer has promised over an hour of announcements “focusing on PS5 and PS VR2 games in development from top studios from around the world”. Vague descriptors aside, we know next to nothing about this upcoming showcase – making for an exciting event indeed. With that, here’s my hopes and fears for the 2023 PlayStation Showcase.
Read More »Super Mario Advance Trilogy coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo’s support for its Switch Online service has been somewhat inconsistent ever since it first went live back in 2018. That said, the subscription service has slowly but surely been filled up with a number of quality titles. Joining the NSO library next week is the Super Mario Advance Trilogy. …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro anime reportedly in the works
In recent years we have seen a push by Sony to adapt many of its well-loved video game IPs into different mediums. Under the banner of PlayStation Productions we have seen the successful release of an Uncharted film as well as the HBO show adaptation of The Last of Us. …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator x SpongeBob SquarePants crossover DLC announced
Ever since its launch last Summer, PowerWash Simulator has been able to keep fans captivated not only through its satisfying gameplay loop, but also thanks to a number of free updates which included a whole host of exciting crossover content. Now, the team at FuturLab have officially announced the latest …
Read More »Epic Games announces new ‘Epic Rewards’ program
Epic Games has been seemingly doing all they can to maintain as well as grow within the PC gaming space. From free weekly games to reduced fees for developers, the Epic Games Store has been rather generous in this respect. The storefront is now going one step further, offering 5% …
Read More »Death Stranding is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, those with an Epic Games account are able to get their hands on between 1-3 games made available to all for free. This week, only one game is on offer – but it is a doozy, with Hideo Kojima’s open-world ‘strand-type’ game Death Stranding now available. Available to …
Read More »Lords of the Fallen launches on Friday the 13th of October
Lords of the Fallen was one of the first major Souls-like titles to be released. Launched back in 2014, the game received mixed reviews across the board. That said, the team at Hexworks announced last year that they have been working on a sequel. Also named ‘Lords of the Fallen’ …
Read More »Sony shares new details of PS5 ‘Access Controller’
Back at CES earlier this year, Sony announced Project Leonardo – an accessibility focused controller “that works ‘out of the box’ to help many players with disabilities play games more easily, more comfortably, and for longer periods.” Now, the console manufacturer has revealed the controller’s official name alongside a slew …
Read More »Persona 3 Remake rumoured to be announced at Xbox Showcase
Right at the beginning of the year a new leak sprung up claiming that a remake of the much-loved ATLUS JRPG Persona 3 is in the works. In the months since we have heard new details on this project, but the latest update from one leaker claims that the highly-anticipated …
Read More »The GTA franchise has officially sold over 400 million copies
10 years on from its initial release and GTA V is still going strong, with millions of new players purchasing the game every single Quarter. Take-Two Interactive have now shared their latest fiscal reports, revealing that the franchise as a whole has now surpassed 400 million copies sold. As part …
Read More »Humble Games Showcase taking place later today
Humble Games may best be known for their Humble Bundles – offering a collection of games for a relatively small price – but the company does in fact publish a number of games in their own right. With that, the Humble Games Showcase has now been announced for 2023, and …
Read More »Five Nights At Freddy’s film gets first teaser trailer
Five Nights At Freddy’s may just be one of the biggest indie franchises of all time, with the simplicity of the original game giving way to 9 titles in total, a dozen books and now a film. Set to arrive in cinemas on the 27th of October, the first teaser …
Read More »PAC-MAN 99 is being delisted
As part of Nintendo Switch Online’s service, a number of exclusive games have been released to subscribers, including the highly popular Tetris 99. Following in its footsteps was PAC-MAN 99. Unfortunately, it seems to have not succeeded in the way Nintendo was hoping, as they have now announced that the …
Read More »SEGA might be next in line to increase its game prices
With the launch of this latest generation of consoles, we have seen a wide reaching number of publishers increase the price of their current-gen titles to $70 – with them citing various reasons for its necessity. It seems as though SEGA might be the next publisher to embrace the $70 …
Read More »Over a dozen games are leaving PlayStation Plus in June
Sony’s revamped PlayStation Plus services seems to be somewhat of a success so far, with the console manufacturer in essence offering their own take on Xbox’s Game Pass. As with Game Pass however, Sony removes titles from the service on a semi-regular basis, with June set to see more than …
Read More »Steam now offering timed trials for games, starting with Dead Space
Steam has always been one of the most consumer-friendly platforms in gaming, with a relatively generous refund policy put in place for all potential purchases. That said, it seems as though Valve is testing out a new feature: free timed-trials for full releases. This can be seen with 2023’s Dead Space Remake – letting you now play the game for an hour and a half for free.
Read More »Zelda could be playable in a Tears of the Kingdom sequel
When The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was first announced, many fans speculated (and hoped) that you would be able to play as Zelda due to her hair being shorter in the teaser – among other reasons. Interestingly, not only is Zelda not playable, but they made Link’s …
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